indimi

Swahili

mtongoza

m-ton-GO-za

How to say it

Swahilimtongozam-ton-GO-zasoon
Englishseducersoon
Frenchséducteursoon

Meaning

one who seduces or entices; a flirt or suitor.

Good to know

a variant of mtongozi, from -tongoza, to woo or seduce.

Examples

  • Mtongoza alimfuata msichana sokoni.The suitor followed the girl at the market.
  • Usimwamini, ni mtongoza tu.Don't trust him, he's just a flirt.
  • Je, ni mtongoza wa kweli au anampenda?Is he just a seducer, or does he really love her?

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